
Coming out of the woodwork
By Sophia D'Sa, Monta Vista High School
• December 5, 2023

“Play it Again”
By Makena Senzon and Juliana DeFilippo
• December 5, 2023

Game on!
By Izabella Paracuelles and Ashlyn Rogowski
• December 5, 2023

Award-winning authors Charles Waters and Traci Sorell visit Politics & Prose
By Nikhita Dass, Walt Whitman High School
• December 5, 2023

‘The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes’ Review: A Compelling and Thought-Provoking Prequel
By Parmin Zamani, Portola High School
• December 1, 2023

Junior jumps into the world of music
By Isabella Verette, James Bowie High School
• December 1, 2023

Senior set to finish first novel
By Marina Wilson, Willis High School
• November 30, 2023

America’s music
By Ariana Griffin, Millard West High School
• November 30, 2023
“Priscilla:” A raw biopic of Elvis’s wife
By Elyssa Grillo and Jessi Dretler
• November 29, 2023

“Five Nights at Freddy’s”: A flawed yet enjoyable horror movie
By Nolan McNulty, Ankeny High School
• November 29, 2023

AP Art Student Earns Prestigious National Recognition
By Willem Hummel and Myles Edgington
• November 28, 2023

Student Spotlight: Gwyneth Moon paints life through dance
By Camila Rodriguez-Marrero, Chantilly High School
• November 28, 2023

GRC graduate to rock Thanksgiving halftime show with Dolly Parton
By Emmie Rose, George Rogers Clark High School
• November 27, 2023

On the mic
By Jami Lim, Monta Vista High School
• November 22, 2023

Feast your eyes
By Alana Wacker, Carlmont High School
• November 22, 2023
“The Killer”: Fincher’s alienating but uncompromised latest
By Henry Dupree, Walt Whitman High School
• November 22, 2023

Senior Sarah Lampsa pursues a passion in songwriting: releases first song
By Malini Fisher and Giulia Karrow
• November 21, 2023

Parton makes the switch to rock on ‘Rockstar’
By Evelyn Esek, Baldwin High School - PA
• November 20, 2023

King for a Day: Self-Taught Senior Performs with Green Day
By Bella Yi, WESTWOOD HIGH SCHOOL - Austin
• November 20, 2023

Not your simple symphony
By Marwa Khzir, Walnut Hills High School
• November 17, 2023

Tabletop board game sends students on months long quest
By Clare McRoberts, University of Chicago Laboratory High School
• November 17, 2023

Victoria’s Secret rebrand sparks discussion surrounding resurgence of 2000s body standards, body image
By Audrey Cushman and Yasmine Rivera
• November 17, 2023

Alivia Cocchiola Glams Up After Hours
By Yesenia Rosario, Robinson High School - FL
• November 17, 2023

New York state of mind
By Nathan Buroker, Millard West High School
• November 16, 2023

Behind the scenes of a music gig
By Emma Yin, Carlmont High School
• November 15, 2023

Duo Dedication: App serves as a game rather than an education
By Chloe Alexander, University of Chicago Laboratory High School
• November 15, 2023

Collage Dance and Ballet Memphis leap across the nation
By Adaria Crutcher, White Station High School
• November 15, 2023
Five for Five
By Kacey Miller, Cedar Park High School
• November 15, 2023

Vintage is the new vogue
By Ananya Chaudhary and Dylan Nguyen
• November 14, 2023

Destined for the Stage
By Katherine Yang , Dreyfoos School of the Arts
• November 14, 2023
Captivating Cappies
By Selby Lin, Walnut Hills High School
• November 14, 2023
Exchange Student Chases Dreams
By Diego Perez Palomino, Parkway Central High School
• November 14, 2023

Is the film industry (block)busted?
By Noah Braun, McCallum High School
• November 14, 2023

A Call to the Classiness of Classical Music
By Kayleen Kim, Portola High School
• November 14, 2023

A2: Cambridge’s Biggest Bookworm
By Anna Gorman, Cambridge High School - GA
• November 13, 2023
Review: Give Yourself ‘Goosebumps’
By Mary Jane Kushiner, Gretna High School
• November 13, 2023

Percussion takes on a performance of a lifetime at PASIC
By Rin Ryu, Liberty High School - TX
• November 10, 2023

Simultaneous romanticization and stigmatization of eating disorders perpetuate mental health issues
By Muskan Mehta, Pleasant Valley High School - IA
• November 10, 2023

Willie Nelson’s ‘Bluegrass’ a lovely return to country’s roots
By Chase Zagurski, Millard South High School
• November 10, 2023

MUNA’s podcast ‘Gayotic’ balances lighthearted comedy with engaging reflection
By Kate Michel, Algonquin Regional High School
• November 10, 2023

Costume couture
By Lillian Wang and Benjamin Zhang
• November 9, 2023
Simple but sweet: boygenius’ “the rest” follows their debut enchantingly
By Emily Early, Parkway West High School
• November 9, 2023

Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour” film dazzles audiences, brings concert experience to cinemas
By Zoe Karibian, The American School in London
• November 9, 2023

Apple TV+ Original ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ dives into hidden American history
By Sophia Hsu, The American School in London
• November 8, 2023

Fragrance fanatics: trend sparks student interest in cologne
By Sahana Unni, University of Chicago Laboratory High School
• November 7, 2023

The romance renaissance
By Amberly Sun and Aletheia Ju
• November 7, 2023
Local author pens LGBTQ+ teen novel: ‘Singlets and Secrets’
By Malachi McCool, Normal Community High School
• November 7, 2023

‘Do it your way’: ‘INCAPTIVITY’ exhibit in Eastern Star Gallery inspires students with story of dedication
By Zoe Gazzuolo, Archer School for Girls
• November 7, 2023

Lincoln students shine with entrepreneurial spirit
By Erika Leung and Bella Lehmann
• November 1, 2023

Students Participate in Shoe Culture
By Justin Small, Marquette High School
• November 1, 2023
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